Model Year | 2006 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 600 hp@5700 553 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | 4WD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 117.1 in | -16.3 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 195.8 in | -17.3 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 73.5 in | -2 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 58.2 in | -7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4564 lb. | 4345 lb. | 219 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 38.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 58.7 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.4 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW 5-Series.